Diphenhydramine: Difference between revisions
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==Adult Dosing== | ==Adult Dosing== | ||
*25-50 mg IV | *Allergic Reaction | ||
**Oral: 25-50 mg q4-8h, max 300 mg/day | |||
**IM/IV: 10-50 mg/dose | |||
*Parkinsonian symptoms | |||
**Oral: 25-50 mg tid-qid | |||
**IM/IV: 10-50 mg/dose | |||
*Insomnia: 50 mg PO qhs | |||
==Pediatric Dosing== | ==Pediatric Dosing== | ||
Revision as of 16:37, 26 May 2015
General
- Type: Antihistamines H1 blocker
- Dosage Forms: Oral, IM, IV
- Common Trade Names: Benadryl
Adult Dosing
- Allergic Reaction
- Oral: 25-50 mg q4-8h, max 300 mg/day
- IM/IV: 10-50 mg/dose
- Parkinsonian symptoms
- Oral: 25-50 mg tid-qid
- IM/IV: 10-50 mg/dose
- Insomnia: 50 mg PO qhs
Pediatric Dosing
Special Populations
- Pregnancy Rating:
- Lactation:
- Renal Dosing
- Adult
- Pediatric
- Hepatic Dosing
- Adult
- Pediatric
Contraindications
- Allergy to class/drug
Adverse Reactions
Serious
Common
Pharmacology
- Half-life:
- Metabolism:
- Excretion:
- Mechanism of Action: